As a result of ACOA’s direct support to business, Atlantic Canada has seen the productivity of small and medium-sized business grow by 6.4 per cent a year over a 5 year period.

Exports create one out of every four jobs in Atlantic Canada.

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Expand My Business

Once you have established your business, we can help you expand it with our suite of helpful programs, along with information and guidance on how you can progress on several fronts:

Become More Competitive.

Staying competitive in today’s global marketplace is a full-time job. Business strategies must have a long-term vision. Products must meet international quality standards. You must exercise sound business management and be environmentally responsible. And your employees have to be well trained. It takes time and resources.

Expand and Modernize.

If you’re thinking about expanding or modernizing, ACOA can help cover some of your capital costs with interest-free repayable assistance and flexible repayment terms. We can also help with related operational costs for training, research, marketing, productivity, quality assurance and environmental management.

For business sectors such as manufacturing, business services, tourism and information technology, our Business Development Program is a potential source of funding for expansion.

Develop Global Markets.

Atlantic Canadian products are sold all around the world. Going global requires specialized knowledge. ACOA can help you with advice, training, internships, market research, business planning and repayable assistance.

We also offer training programs and seminars across the region on topics such as: trade awareness, export assessment and counseling, market information and trade missions. Find out more about doing business abroad.

Innovate.

Atlantic Canadian companies that innovate with speed and precision will thrive. Innovation is vital to Atlantic Canada’s prosperity and a key priority at ACOA.

Looking to develop your innovative ideas and commercialize your products? Through initiatives like the Business Development Program and the Atlantic Innovation Fund, we can help you finance your R&D projects and acquire leading-edge technology to enhance your firm's overall productivity and competitiveness.